Kaden's Kickin Chicken is a great addition to the Alton Metro Area. We already have several…read moreindependent fried chicken restaurants and KKC is going to have some of them shaking in their fryers. The menu offerings are all chicken. You can enjoy a traditional chicken dinner, tenders, a sandwich or an order of wings. They also offer, chicken and waffle and you can also have gizzards and livers. The sides are true Southern sides. My first visit, I enjoyed a two piece all-white meal with a side of fries. The chicken was super crispy and the meat under the crunchy skin was juicy. Best of all, it was not greasy. The seasoning in the breading was simple, but full of flavor. I loved the fries, they were seasoned with salt and pepper. The blend of S&P was so good, I didn't need ketchup. KKC is one of those restaurants that you order at the counter and if you dine-in, they'll bring your food to you. The dining room is small and simple, it's just table and chairs. Only decor is their logo painted on one of the walls. In addition to the delicious food, the staff is professional and friendly. As a side note, Kaden's Kickin Chicken is owned by a female. So you're not only supporting a local business, you're supporting one owned by a woman, too.

Small and quaint upon entering, immediately greeted at the order window. I've tried type of chicken…read morethey have on the menu and none of them disappoint. Super crispy chicken, juicy tenders, and fantastic livers and gizzards. Plenty of options for sides, the fried potato salad stands out the most. Short wait time after ordering. Give this place a try if you are a fried chicken fan.

I love visiting Handolds! The menu has options galore, but I can never seem to stray from the…read moremushroom and Swiss cheeseburger with tater tots, paired perfectly with a large sweet tea. This little local spot, run by locals for locals, is always a comforting place to stop in. Come as you are, they welcome everyone. The waitresses are always friendly and love to chat, and the same goes for the other patrons. The small-town diner vibe is very much alive here, and that's exactly what keeps me coming back.

Nice homie restaurant. Easy to find with good parking. Inside is decorated with farm items with one…read morewall displaying historic photos of local area. Our waitress Heather, was very friendly and took the time to engage in conversation with us. Service was prompt. We ordered a grilled chicken sandwich and a pork tenderloin sandwich also had sweet potato fries. Everything was delicious. Free refills for soft drinks. Restrooms were clean. We will return in the future.

Everything I have eaten at Steve's has been awesome! The pork steaks are so tender and just fall…read moreoff the bone.

We ordered the 3 meat, chose ribs-pulled pork and brisket, sides of mac and cheese, smoked beans…read more It was plenty for the 2 of us, and outstanding meat, moist, tender and perfectly seasoned. You might find as good, but not better, and we've eaten bbq all over the country.

Five stars for nostalgia! Horray!…read more I used to come here in high school when Jack-In-The-Box got a little old. The food was just OK, but the rootbeer was amazing! They make their own and put it in frosted mugs and to this day I haven't found a better one. It's nice that places like this still exist. I try to visit whenever I come back to see my family. I even have a t-shirt! Thanks Nichole! On a side note, nobody knows what in the world a "Silver Fros" is. It's a mystery I've been wanting to solve for fifteen years.

The good: prices are very low, malts are great, friend cauliflower is delicious! They do have dog…read moretreats which we put on the ice cream we ordered our pup, she loved it! The not so good: the burger left a lot to be desired, the meat was pretty tasteless. Our wait was about 45 minutes, we were missing an item from our order, no napkins, no public restrooms. I'd stop for a malt & maybe a fried cauliflower snack again in the future but for a full meal I'll skip it.

When you enter a worker will ask you, "BBQ, Coffee or Ice Cream?" Once you share what you're there…read morefor, they direct you to that counter and take your order. The BBQ counter is near the entrance and kitchen. The BBQ menu is in a acrylic on the counter and also on a wipe board hanging on the wall. When I visit a new BBQ place, I always try their ribs and brisket. Here, I ordered the ribs ala carte and the brisket in a meal. The meal came with only one side and it's a half pound serving. That's a big helping of a side dish. I wish they offered two smaller portions as the side, like most BBQ joints do. I asked the young girl working which sides were made in house and it took her by surprise. I then asked if some of the sides came from a food vendor. Then she stammered the answer, "I've heard him say, that he makes them all." I ended up ordering the Smoked Beans. I'm picky about my beans and these lacked seasoning and were bland. The brisket was cut thick and was on the chewy side. I prefer my brisket cut thinner and much more tender. My order of ribs, shocked me. They were the first ribs that I ever had that did not have the membrane on the back of the ribs removed. The ribs did have good seasoning, since the membrane was not removed, they were tough. They had a 2" thick pork steak on the menu. I guess I'll have to come back and give that a try with a different side. If the pork steak disappoints me, I wont be back. The staff were friendly, but not overly friendly. Also, I don't think the cashier was knowledgeable about the product she was selling.

I stopped in at the Sugar Shack while driving through Brighton and wow! What a treat. I was like a…read morekid in a candy store, except the candy was apple glazed pork belly. Eat it by itself, eat it on a roll, dip it in bbq sauce every which way is culinary delight. I tried so much food, and I appreciated how moist all the meat from the brisket to the chicken was. The Nachos were piled high with meat and beans, doused in sauce and cheese with generous peppers on the side. Too this off with friendly owners and incredible service, and you have a winning combination. I'm already dreaming of returning to try the loaded brisket baked potato.

We are so grateful that C-Rations came out this week for our work event! Erika was very easy to…read morecommunicate with and made the planning super easy. Christina and her Team provided an incredible experience for all of us! They got everything set up and started serving right on time. The parking lot transformed into a great spot to grab some dinner and a friendly conversation! The menu had a variety of items with tacos, wings, nachos, rice bowls, burgers, fries and Deija's peach cobbler and apple waffle fries. Staff comments: "The jerk chicken was spicy and so good!" "The food and customer service were awesome! It was nice to enjoy a hot meal without rushing to eat." "I got the loaded fries. I do not know what was on them that made them have a slight sweet taste, but they were very good. I've never tasted anything like it before!"

Best soul food around. No joke. I come here every time I pass through East Alton. Service is…read moreawesome and welcoming. I try something new every time I come and I am never disappointed

Great. Pulled pork, sandwich. BBG Sauce, is good…read more Pulled pork, by the. Lbs Or sandwich.... Just try it. I've been going, there, every year. & getting it.....

This group has been lovingly providing their barbeque cookouts for years. Not only is the food…read moredelicious but every bit of the profit goes to needy families for shoes, coats and also Christmas gifts for families. Being part of Kiwanis also means they support the International Children's Fund and a number of other "child-centric" charities as well. They have 4 cookouts annually and I would highly recommend you put them in your schedule.

A recent fall colors drive took us through Jerseyville so I decided to try the Redbird Deli for…read morelunch. The menu is simple but well thought out with plenty of options for fresh sandwiches and salads. You can choose from the menu or build your own. The interior was inviting, restrooms were clean, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. Did I say fresh? Oh yeah! All of the ingredients seem super fresh. I went for the Redbird Club on multigrain bread this time around. A simple yet delicious sandwich was presented and quickly devoured. The next time around, I'm going to have to try one of their salads. They have so many fresh ingredients to choose from, you can't go wrong.

Great menu! We really enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and service. We definitely will be back!…read more Carla is simply amazing!